Moodie Davitt WeChat: Key stories from Week 15

CHINA. We are pleased to bring readers a summary of recent posts on The Moodie Davitt Report’s WeChat Official Account as the platform continues to grow strongly in China.

The Moodie Davitt Report has stepped up its Mandarin language coverage of key China-related stories, anchored by our WeChat platform, published four times a month. Readership is climbing steadily with the platform now attracting 4,133 followers, along with encouraging reading and sharing levels.

Moodie Davitt WeChat is curated under the direction of Penelope Zhou, our Hong Kong-based Chinese Editor, and company Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie, also based in Hong Kong. They are supported by two further freelance staff in Mainland China.

2023年起,《穆迪达维特免税报告》将进一步升级中国市场相关的中文新闻报道,每周一在广受关注的微信公众号发布最新资讯,每月推送四次。

《穆迪达维特免税报告》微信公众号的主理人为常驻香港的中文编辑周沫以及常驻香港的公司创始人兼董事长Martin Moodie。另有两名中国大陆员工提供支持。

The Moodie Davitt Report is the only international travel retail media title to offer a WeChat platform. The Official Account complements the strong and growing Chinese readership of our English language service. For native content enquiries please contact Publisher Irene Revilla at Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com

《穆迪达维特免税报告》是唯一进驻微信平台的国际旅游零售行业媒体。《穆迪达维特免税报告》微信公众号现有4,133名关注者,在现有英文平台日渐壮大的中文读者群体基础上实现更广泛触达。如需咨询英文原稿,请联系出版负责人Irene Revilla(邮箱:Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com)

Leading this week’s posts is news of the grand opening of the Wangfujing International Duty-Free Harbour City.

Winning in Wanning: Wangfujing Duty Free, part of China’s oldest department store group, makes a compelling entry into travel retail

The occasion was graced by leaders from the Beijing and Hainan governments, including Mr Bai Fan (General Manager of Beijing Tourism Group and Chairman of Wangfujing Group); Shang Xiping (President of Wangfujing Group); Zeng Qun (Vice President of Wangfujing Group); and Sun Lingling, (General Manager of Wangfujing International Duty-Free Harbour City). The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie was on location and gave a congratulatory speech at the post-inauguration luncheon.

You can see highlights below from our latest edition. 本周热点资讯一览如下。

‘Life is Blooming’ – In a landmark day for China’s travel retail sector, Wangfujing International Duty-Free Harbour City was officially inaugurated in Wanning, Hainan province, at a powerfully impressive ceremony. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
On location: The third China International Consumer Products Expo (Hainan Expo), hosted by Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development (IEDB), is taking place from 11 to 15 April. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
Turning the tables: No media professional understands the Hainan offshore duty free market as well as Lu Tianqin, Chief TV Host of Hinews.cn Media and Head of the Duty Free Channel at Hainan Hinews Media Co, The Moodie Davitt Report’s strategic partner in Hainan. She visited Hong Kong to chat with The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
The lure of luxury: In major news for Hainan’s burgeoning luxury market, powerhouse luxury brand Louis Vuitton is to make its retail debut in the province at the high-end MixC City in Haikou. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
“A journey to the heart of luxury skincare” – The Estée Lauder Companies-owned prestige skincare brand La Mer has partnered with China Duty Free Group to unveil its largest boutique in Hainan with a first-of-its-kind omnichannel experience at cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
Powerful line-up: The Tax Free World Association has revealed details of the speaker programme for the upcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Conference on 8 May in the Marina Bay Sands Expo Centre, with an important contribution from China Duty Free Group. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
Top ranking: Airports Council International (ACI) World last week published its list of the ten busiest airports worldwide for 2022, with Dubai International maintaining its position as the world’s leading airport measured by international passenger numbers (66 million). Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
“An urban look and feel” – Kering Eyewear has introduced a new Balenciaga travel retail expression for 2023 in exclusive partnership with China Duty Free Group. Click here for our WeChat story and here for our original English version.
Partner with us on WeChat and reach your key Chinese audience in Chinese. Stories related to the China travel retail market are featured each week on The Moodie Davitt Report’s WeChat Official Account. Please scan the QR code to follow us and contact Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com for native opportunities.


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